Over the weekend I sat down at my sewing machine to create a garland/ bunting/ banner for my guest room. My friend T arrives on Thursday for a visit and we will celebrate her birthday on Saturday so I thought a bunting would be a fun touch. A Bunting We Will Go. A Bunting We Will Go While making T’s bunting my thoughts turned to the Fashionista’s upcoming birthday. The theme of the party is “The Almost Famous Seventies Soiree”. Think vintage, denim and daisies coupled with fondue pots. Ah but ... View the Post
Whoooo loves the holidays Craft 5
Who here knows about the owl craze? I see them everywhere. I have several tweens and teens in my life that adore owls so I decided to make a few broaches to give as Christmas gifts. Whoooo loves the holiday's Craft 5. Whoooo loves the holidays Craft 5 The felt owl was created by using felt scraps, fabric glue and a bit of embroidery thread. I then raided my stash of vintage fabrics and cut out various circles in 4 and 6-inch diameters. I also had just a smidge of brown linen fabric ... View the Post
Prairie Girl
Yesterday's blog featured a review of the Little House on the Prairie musical and photos of my family meeting the entire cast. Today I thought I would share a few pictures from Wednesday nights Little House children's event. Here's our family all dressed up to meet the wee folk. It's the picture you dartboard enthusiasts have been waiting for, a prairie girl. Prairie Girl I brought in my family album, a few of the Little House books in other languages and a favorite Little House Christmas ... View the Post
Vintage inspired lingerie holder
I am probably one of the last women in America who actually still wears pantyhose. My legs are white and my stomach is a bit poochy, so I love a bit of tan spandex. Vintage inspired lingerie holder. This is what my hosiery used to be stored in. Vintage inspired lingerie holder It was plastic, eons old and falling apart. I could not for the life of me find a suitable replacement. Putting on my thinking cap I brought out my collection of vintage hankies and selected several that were ... View the Post
Vintage ribbon and notion giveaway
In my last post, I showed you a picture of some of the vintage trim I found in a huge old box at the Long Beach flea market. Most of the ribbon that was in its original packaging was hidden under huge tangled piles of vintage ricrac (rick rack), seam binding and ribbon. It is amazing what you can find if you are willing to dig and work a bit. Vintage ribbon and notion giveaway. Vintage ribbon and notion giveaway It took several days to sort out and wind up all the vintage trim, and ... View the Post
In the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki room
Welcome to the second in a series of seaside themed crafts. I am so happy you loved the vintage boardwalk holiday gift bags. In the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki room. This makeover is for anyone who might have a soiree to attend this summer. I always like to take along a gift for the host or hostess. Flowers and wine are always nice, but I truly love giving a gift that can be enjoyed well past the party. I thought this gift was something cool to give that can be enjoyed time and again over the ... View the Post
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